Leo and Tim revisit a beloved sci-fi classic in this week’s Rerun Shuffle. The “Gender Bender” episode is remembered fondly by some, but what if it was looked at a little more critically? In this episode, our co-hosts discuss how “The X-Files” handles gender, insulated religious communities and transgender communities.
Content/Trigger warning: Mentions of sex, sexual assault, rape, coercion, transphobia
Time Codes
00:00-06:20 — Intros!
06:20-18:46 — What Are We Watching?
18:46-24:45 — Background
24:45-56:08 — Recap
56:08-01:04:40 — How does it hold up?
01:04:40 01:08:23 — Outro!
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